Post by The Sandmen on Jun 26, 2019 23:50:19 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Anthony Johnson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rumble blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Johnson's cheek! Rumble stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Iceman is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Iceman's moves.
Iceman is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Iceman's moves.
Iceman is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Anthony Johnson is standing now.
Rumble launches a furious hook!
That hits Iceman's chin like a wrecking ball! Iceman loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rumble is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anthony Johnson steps back and allows Iceman to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Iceman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rumble.
Chuck Liddell grabs Rumble
Anthony Johnson gets thrown to the mat.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Iceman
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Chuck Liddell uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Iceman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rumble can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iceman tries to cover his face,
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Chuck Liddell aggressively and repeatedly punches Rumble.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rumble's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Chuck Liddell uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell is looking to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Chuck Liddell gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Iceman is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Anthony Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Rumble is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Anthony Johnson hovers above Iceman
Good punches to Iceman's body.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chuck Liddell. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Rumble
this is getting worse and worse for Rumble
Rumble has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Iceman launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rumble stops that one with his ribs!
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Iceman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rumble is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Iceman's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Rumble moves backwards and gestures for Chuck Liddell to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
A left hook from Rumble
falls short.
Crisp uppercut by Rumble followed by a hard jab
Chuck Liddell stumbles back.
Anthony Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Johnson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rumble is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Johnson shoots and grab one of Chuck Liddell's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Iceman lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Rumble launches a hook to the body
Bang! Iceman stops that one with his ribs!
Rumble wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble struggles and launches a few punches to Iceman's head
Those punches are hitting! Iceman covers his head!
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Anthony Johnson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Rumble's head
Those punches are hitting! Rumble covers his head!
Rumble doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rumble who put distance between them
Iceman leads with a punch
Anthony Johnson evades but whiffs with a counter.
A furious flurry of punches from Anthony Johnson
puts Iceman in a world of hurt!
Iceman has a small cut in his Right cheek
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Iceman to try and defend better.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Rumble, launching a big hook
Anthony Johnson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Rumble, launching a big hook
Anthony Johnson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Rumble is trying to counter now!
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
and hits Iceman ribs hard
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
Chuck Liddell launches a body shot
Rumble dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Iceman staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anthony Johnson runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Chuck Liddell who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anthony Johnson is punishing Iceman! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
Iceman hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Anthony Johnson has left Iceman unconscious! What a finish by Anthony Johnson!
Iceman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left eye
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punches) at 2:12 Round 2
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 131 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 150 s
Good fight. Liddell came on strong, but Anthony did not back down and though he was not winning early, Johnson was doing damage as well. Chuck took round 1, quite clearly. Round 2, Anthony came out and outperformed his opponent, like hockey outperforms baseball. Especially in terms of what is a team sport and what is not a team sport. Just sayin'.
Anthony Johnson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rumble blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Johnson's cheek! Rumble stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Iceman is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Iceman's moves.
Iceman is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Iceman's moves.
Iceman is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Anthony Johnson is standing now.
Rumble launches a furious hook!
That hits Iceman's chin like a wrecking ball! Iceman loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rumble is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anthony Johnson steps back and allows Iceman to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Iceman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rumble.
Chuck Liddell grabs Rumble
Anthony Johnson gets thrown to the mat.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Iceman
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Chuck Liddell uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Iceman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rumble can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iceman tries to cover his face,
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Chuck Liddell aggressively and repeatedly punches Rumble.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rumble's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Chuck Liddell uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell is looking to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Chuck Liddell gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Iceman is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Anthony Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Rumble is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Anthony Johnson hovers above Iceman
Good punches to Iceman's body.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chuck Liddell. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Perth Arena (Perth, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Rumble
this is getting worse and worse for Rumble
Rumble has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Iceman launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rumble stops that one with his ribs!
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Iceman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rumble is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Iceman's thigh
Loud pop!
Rumble is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Rumble moves backwards and gestures for Chuck Liddell to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
A left hook from Rumble
falls short.
Crisp uppercut by Rumble followed by a hard jab
Chuck Liddell stumbles back.
Anthony Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Johnson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rumble is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Johnson shoots and grab one of Chuck Liddell's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Iceman lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Rumble's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rumble tries to cover his face,
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Rumble launches a hook to the body
Bang! Iceman stops that one with his ribs!
Rumble wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble struggles and launches a few punches to Iceman's head
Those punches are hitting! Iceman covers his head!
Iceman's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Anthony Johnson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Rumble's head
Those punches are hitting! Rumble covers his head!
Rumble doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rumble who put distance between them
Iceman leads with a punch
Anthony Johnson evades but whiffs with a counter.
A furious flurry of punches from Anthony Johnson
puts Iceman in a world of hurt!
Iceman has a small cut in his Right cheek
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Iceman to try and defend better.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Rumble, launching a big hook
Anthony Johnson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Rumble, launching a big hook
Anthony Johnson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Rumble is trying to counter now!
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
and hits Iceman ribs hard
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
Chuck Liddell launches a body shot
Rumble dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Iceman staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anthony Johnson runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Chuck Liddell who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anthony Johnson is punishing Iceman! Wow! Herb Dean should be doing something soon!
Iceman hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Anthony Johnson has left Iceman unconscious! What a finish by Anthony Johnson!
Iceman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left eye
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punches) at 2:12 Round 2
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 131 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 150 s
Good fight. Liddell came on strong, but Anthony did not back down and though he was not winning early, Johnson was doing damage as well. Chuck took round 1, quite clearly. Round 2, Anthony came out and outperformed his opponent, like hockey outperforms baseball. Especially in terms of what is a team sport and what is not a team sport. Just sayin'.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!